In this episode, we dive into automatic code generation and what it is like to run a startup with Paritosh Gupta, founder of CopyCat, a tool…

In this episode, we dive into automatic code generation and what it is like to run a startup with Paritosh Gupta, founder of CopyCat, a tool to convert your Figma designs into React components.

What is CopyCat

02:00


It is a Figma plugin to automate converting designs into React components.


The goal is to provide a starting point, not do all the work for the dev.


Started for Swift UI but transitioned to UI


General Technical Questions

05:00 So, what is CopyCat?


08:00
How does it work?


13:00
Who is your target market?


17:30
How do you deal with paddings and other sizings?


20:00
How do you diff designs?


22:30
How does the machine learning aspect of the product work?


24:00
What do you think about other tools like GitHub Codepilot?


What is it like running a start-up?

29:00
What have been your challenges with running a start-up?


34:00 The importance of mental health to be an effective leader.


41:00 Managing people as a developer.


47:30 How do maintain a company culture remotely


Dessert Time

51:00 Vincent built a new PC!


52:30 German is remodeling his backyard.


54:00 Tosh has been trying out game streaming!


Social Media

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Links

CopyCat
Orlando Devs
Tampa Devs

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